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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 02:11 AM
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how easy is it to access the screws under the front bumper? i would hate to buy the kit and find that it covers up half the screws and ending up with the bumper half off when i want to remove it.

i am thinking about buying the kit and just want to make sure that 5Axis did all their homework when they made this kit.

also if there is a generous photoshopper around can you please shop a 5Axis xB to the HTM color? i want to see before i buy!
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i answered my own question. scion101 brought a HTM 5Axis car to let us scikotics thrash.
1. yes its easy to access.
2. real life HTM 5Axis looks good



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Edit those pics down a couple sizes!! Please.
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As Elvis once said; "Thank you, thank you very much."
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 03:58 AM
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they did a sloppy install, there's a huge gap on the rear piece
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Originally Posted by lvbitwiz
they did a sloppy install, there's a huge gap on the rear piece
Satisfaction should be guaranteed, take it back!
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 04:07 AM
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o right. this kit has been on basically ever since the xB2 came out. 3M tape isnt that great for lip kits especially the way we were flying around the course...

and this was a scion 101 display/"drive it like you stole it" car not a customer car
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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3m tape is great for lip kits if they are installed with care. My old car had a lip kit held on by 3m tape for a few years with no problems.
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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This is one of the reasons I haven't opted to scoop up the 5axis kit yet. It's held on with tape. I think it's a little iffy.

But I've thought about just molding it on to my front bumper and rear bumper. I mean, might as well.
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